Oswego County sheriff opposes new drug laws

Oswego, Ny -- The sheriffs from Oswego and St. Lawrence counties have called on state Sen. Darrel Aubertine to "Just say 'No' " to Albany's latest plan to weaken New York's laws against illegal drugs.

Oswego County Sheriff Reuel Todd and St. Lawrence County Sheriff Kevin Wells said illegal drugs are an increasing problem throughout Central and Northern New York and weakening state laws would send a dangerous message to both drug dealers, users and young people.

"The problem of illegal drugs that poison our communities and threaten our children has not gone away, and changing the law to reduce the punishment for major drug dealers will make it worse," Todd said.